Police say the suspect threw gasoline from a bottle on the boy.
While chasing him, police say the suspect was caring a lighter and trying to light the fuel. But the boy ran into a relative's apartment.
Police say the suspect tossed gasoline on the apartment door and waited outside holding a flare.
The man has been arrested on charged of attempted assault, reckless dangerous and possession of dangerous weapons.
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